CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 55.01
Michigan · Kalamazoo County · 3,880 residents · 1.936 sq mi
Notable rankings
#155lowest young in MI29.5 yrs#351lowest short commute in MI18.2 min#405lowest low rent in MI$813#436highest high poverty in MI26.2%TRACT SHAPE · Kalamazoo County, MI
The short version
Census Tract 55.01 has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $44,677. Population has declined 7% since 2020. Median home value has risen by half since 2020, reaching $157,500. At a median age of 29.5, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. The poverty rate of 26.2% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 38% less than the Kalamazoo County median.
At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 29.5
US median: 38.9
Less educated
28% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 37%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01
Population & growth
Total population
3,880
−7%since 2020
from 4,153 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
2,004 / sq mi
−7%since 2020
from 2,145 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
29.5
+1%since 2020
from 29.1 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20244K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$44,677
−7%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $39,500 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$24,227
+29%since 2020
from $18,762 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
28.4%
+10.2 ptssince 2020
from 18.2% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
26.2%
+2.1 ptssince 2020
from 24.1% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.470
+28%since 2020
from 0.366 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information12.9%
Retail trade11.8%
Wholesale trade6.8%
Finance & insurance4.1%
Professional, scientific, technical3.4%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2%
Construction2%
Other services1.5%
Public administration1.5%
Transportation & warehousing0.7%
Education & health services0.6%
Manufacturing0%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$157,500
+37%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $94,900 in 2020
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$813
−23%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $876 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
67.7%
+0.7 ptssince 2020
from 67.0% in 2020
32.3% rent
Vacancy rate
3.3%
+0.9 ptssince 2020
from 2.4% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
18.6%
−6.0 ptssince 2020
from 24.7% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
44.5%
+3.2 ptssince 2020
from 41.3% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.5
+47%since 2020
from 2.4 in 2020
2020 – 2024
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic62.4%(2,591)
Black18.6%(773)
Hispanic / Latino4.4%(182)
Asian0.8%(32)
Other13.8%(575)
Diversity Score69.4%(2,881)
2024
White, non-Hispanic57.7%(2,240)
Black25.7%(997)
Hispanic / Latino0.8%(32)
Asian2%(76)
Other13.8%(535)
Diversity Score72.7%(2,819)
Diversity Score
73
+5%since 2020
from 69 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
27.9%
+1.9 ptssince 2020
from 26.0% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
93.3%
−2.1 ptssince 2020
from 95.4% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
7.1%
−1.5 ptssince 2020
from 8.6% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
18.2 min
−7%since 2020
from 19.5 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
84.7%
+0.3 ptssince 2020
from 84.4% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
1.6%
−2.4 ptssince 2020
from 3.9% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
1.7%
−1.0 ptssince 2020
from 2.7% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
12.0%
+5.1 ptssince 2020
from 6.9% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
−0.8 ptssince 2020
from 0.8% in 2020
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
5.0%
−5.4 ptssince 2020
from 10.5% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
6.4%
+2.7 ptssince 2020
from 3.7% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
59.0%
−4.5 ptssince 2020
from 63.5% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
11.6%
−0.3 ptssince 2020
from 11.8% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
37.9%
+13.3 ptssince 2020
from 24.6% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
49.0%
+6.4 ptssince 2020
from 42.6% in 2020
Female
51.0%
−6.4 ptssince 2020
from 57.4% in 2020
Foreign born
2.1%
−2.1 ptssince 2020
from 4.3% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
7.6%
+0.8 ptssince 2020
from 6.9% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
24.5%
+2.6 ptssince 2020
from 21.9% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
6.7%
−0.6 ptssince 2020
from 7.3% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
91.4%
+3.9 ptssince 2020
from 87.5% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
98.4%
+5.2 ptssince 2020
from 93.1% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
−3.2 ptssince 2020
from 3.2% in 2020
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked
How many people live in this census tract?
this census tract has about 3,880 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.
What is the median household income in this census tract?
The typical household in this census tract earns about $44,677 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.
Is this census tract expensive?
In this census tract, the median home is worth about $157,500, and the typical rent is about $813 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 27.9% of adults age 25 and over in this census tract hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
What is the poverty rate in this census tract?
About 26.2% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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